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Harmony 1100 Advanced Universal Remote Control with 3 5 Inch Color Touch Screen
Harmony 1100 Advanced Universal Remote Control with 3 5 Inch Color Touch Screen
The Logitech Harmony 1100 gives you powerful home-entertainment control through a customizable, 3.5-inch full-color touch screen. Controls are easy to access and are backlit, so you can easily find them in the dark. One-touch, activity-based controls turn on the right devices in the right order with a single command. RF wireless capability lets you control devices without direct line-of-sight, so you can keep components in a closed cabinet or even another room (requires Logitech Harmony RF Extender, sold separately). The on-screen commands are customizable, so you get the commands you want, when you want them. The Harmony 1100 supports more than 5000 brands and over 225,000 devices.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Logitech Harmony 1100 Touchscreen Remote is Well Worth The Money!
I Purchased the Logitech Harmony 1100 Touchscreen remote to use with our new home theater, and I have to say it is well worth the money! This remote is far easier to set up and use than any other universal remote I have owned. The activities button will allow you to choose whatever it is that you want to do (with just one touch powering on or off all the components used in that activity)… Watch TV, Watch a DVD, Listen to the Radio, etc… I was even able to set it up to control our Karaoke machine and Lighting… This remote is far better than a standard universal remote because the light up display is large and easy to read in any lighting (even a dark room like a home theater) so there is no need to struggle to read small buttons like on other products! Also, if you need to add, change or troubleshoot a component its no problem as the remote walks you through it all with ease… This is a really great product!
5 Stars Sleek and VERY COOL
Very nice product and works very well with all my audio equipment. I even have it for turning on my fans in my house. The set-up on the web is very easy and has all the manufacturer codes available. I highly recommend this item for people who are sick of all the remotes. If you have high end audio equipment and want something that compliments your system…this is it!!!
3 Stars Snow Leopard Nightmare
Summary – For our kind of use and difficulty of setup (with Snow Leopard) this remote is not worth it, the instructions are bad and technical support wait times are long. It is also an amazing remote.
If I would have known how hard it is to set up I would not have bought this remote. It is also an amazing remote once set up but it was not worth it for me. Once I was 3 or 4 hours into the setup it always seemed like the answer was right around the corner. It took us 2 days to get it set up. If it takes you only 1/2 hour then it seems like a no brainer to me. If I had it to do again I would call technical support the first time the fix it wizard did not work and wait on hold no matter how long it took. I probably would have take only a few hours to set up and perhaps it would have been worth it then. I waited on hold several times but always had other things that had to get done away from the house. Logitech technical support has a great reputation though.
It was an absolute nightmare to set up with Apple Snow Leopard. There is a network setting that must be manually set up in order to fully set up the device and the setup guide does not say anything about this. The device seemed to be communicating with the computer fine so I ignored the small dialog window that came up – big mistake. The setup worked fine until the last step and then would not work. The wizards provided in the program to fix the problem were useless for my problem. Hours later and many internet searches later I came across a page that addressed the issue with an old logitech remote and an old apple operating system. It worked. I would post the page here but I understand Amazon does not allow it.
I am also finding that the setup program (that has to be used for any changes on the remote) constantly locks up. It also boots me off my wireless internet connection and I have to reboot the computer or go into the network settings to fix the problem. It also will occasionally lose the connection to the remote. The only way to fix that is to reboot as far as I can tell. We have 3 apples and it seems to do it with each one.
Many of the help pages and instructions found at Logitech were horrible. At one point several of us were sitting around the computer trying to figure out what they were telling us to do. It seemed like several steps missing. If we had not given up we would have had to contact technical support. Luckily the answer was found elsewhere.
It also does not work well with our cable box. A couple of buttons blackout the screen. So far we have found no way to get the TV working again except to turn everything off and start again. The cable box was not in the list provided so I had to program the Harmony with the old remote. Evidently it did not take even after a couple of tries. The remote the cable company gave us is junk and does not work well but much better than the Harmony in regards to a couple of functions. The problem may have little to do with the Harmony 1100.
Setting up favorite TV channels is relatively easy. It allows you to add icons that are nice but Logitech provides only a few. There is one great site on the internet that provided all the ones I needed. Not sure why Logitech would not provide them though.
The price here is great. All the local stores were $150 more.
5 Stars Harmony 1100 Remote delivers the goods
I purchased this remote to replace my older harmony remote. There was nothing wrong with my old one but I just purchased a Samsung Plasma and figured I needed a new gadget and liked the touch screen, screen size and versatility of this remote. I also purchased the PS3 adapter and RF extender.
I first tried to setup the remote on a new iMac but seemed to run into a catch 22 there. When you attach the remote to the USB the computer sees it as a network device and wants to assign it to Eth2. The problem is once that happens it kept losing connection to the internet since it was trying to use its own ethernet port instead of the wireless connection to get out on the net. I figured I’d try it on Windows XP and see how that worked.
On XP it still sees it as a network device but just worked better and was able to connect fine. I went through the setup the first time but it didn’t take the RF extender for some reason. Unfortunately on the first setup you can’t go back and change things. I also wanted to add my Onkyo receiver but you cannot add until you do the first setup. I completed everything then it let me go back to add the items. I got everything setup and the remote, PS3 and extender work perfect. I have it controlling my Tivo Series 3 HD, Onkyo receiver, PS3 and Samsung Plasma.
The remote has a nice solid feel and texture to it and the screen is easy to read. Despite the OS X setup hiccups I’d recommend this to anyone looking for a great Universal remote.
Also you can customize the buttons on the screen, add favorites and more. I have more setup to do once I figure out what buttons the default wizard setups do not install that I actually use. The nice thing is you can add/remove/rearrange buttons based on how you use the devices. Very cool. My old harmony served me well but this one is way better!
5 Stars The Best There Is
There is stiff competition today among these high-end universal remotes. The Harmony 1100 is the Cadillac, the ridiculously-expensive, ridiculously-well-equipped tool that tries so hard to do so many things so well (how’s that for a collection of superlatives). I’m glad to say, though, that it largely succeeds. It is a superior bit of hardware.
If you have used any of the other Harmony remotes, you’ll find the setup to be simple–plug it in to your computer, install the software, and run through the wizards. It may take you fifteen minutes or a half hour, but it sure beats typing in codes, hoping to find the ones that match your hardware. With an expensive list of supported devices, and new ones being added constantly, chances are you’ll find that it supports your device right out of the box. Once it is configured, it is as easy to use as you could hope for. The menus lay things out very logically, whether that is the list of controls for your DVD player or a list of your favorite TV channels. There is good visual and tactile feedback whether you are using the hardware buttons or the on-screen prompts. Overall, it is just a great bit of hardware that offers the next generation of an all-too familiar user experience.
Really, my biggest knock on the remote is its size and shape. I am accustomed to a remote that fits nicely in one hand. This one requires two hands (or one hand and a flat, stable surface). So you can’t successfully (or easily) use the remote and sip a Coke at the same time. However, assuming that this is not a problem for you, I see no reason that you won’t love the Harmony 1100. Logitech has outdone themselves!
Toshiba 19LV611U 19 Inch 720p LCD TV with Built in DVD Player White
Toshiba 19LV611U 19 Inch 720p LCD TV with Built in DVD Player White
Space saver and all-in-one entertainment solution, the 19LV611U LCD HDTV with built-in DVD player is a compact powerhouse with sleek design and high-gloss white finish. Not only that, but the digital tuner ensures that you?re ready for the transition to digital TV.
User Ratings and Reviews
1 Star Very disappointed
This TV has a very nice picture but the sound even at max volumn can hardly be heard from 5 feet away. We purchased it for our boat but even in the small space of our cabin it was not acceptable. DVD’s were even worse. Definitely would not recommend buying this television. We purchased another one locally and it works great and it was less money.Toshiba 19LV611U 19-Inch 720p LCD TV with Built in DVD Player, White
5 Stars Love this TV!!!
This tv was great I love it. It shipped quick even with amazon super ship. It has this polished white look thats nice. The picture and sound are also good. And it comes with a good sized remote. Its nice to look at and it works fine. I am soon taking it to college we shall see how it fairs there 
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LG 32LG40 32 Inch 720p LCD HDTV with Built in DVD Player
LG 32LG40 32 Inch 720p LCD HDTV with Built in DVD Player
This unique HDTV eliminates the need for an additional DVD player and numerous wires. Its internal side-loading player is hidden from view and maintains its slim profile. Plus, the set has three additional HDMI jacks that accommodate cable, satellite, HDTV and other popular programming sources.
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Great picture for price
I’ve had this TV for almost 4 months and am very happy with it. The Picture is great for the price, with very vibrant colors and contrasts. The blacks are not as dark as you can find on more expensive TVs, but are as good as you can find in this price range. The DVD is noisy, which is really unfortunate. The Speakers are ok, but nothing great. I’d highly recommend this TV if you are looking for a TV that you will output sound to a stereo receiver. I actually found this at a price less expensive than the model without the built-in DVD player! Also, the high number of HDMI and other inputs is really fantastic. I do not regret this purchase at all!
4 Stars LG 32LG40 with DVD: my first HDTV
This is my first HDTV and I have installed it in a small room of my apartment. Thus far, I have no issue with this TV at all. (Please note: I am not a sports nut or avid watcher of TV.) Though it is 720p, I did a bit of reading beforehand: for this screen size, 720p suffices. As critiqued, the black did not seem as black as other TV sets I viewed in stores before purchasing, however, in my apartment I don’t notice that at all. Skin tones are very natural and colors are vibrant. The built-in DVD player works just fine. I do not notice any loud noices as reported in other reviews. For the money and specs, it is a good, value TV.
3 Stars good, but DVD is noisy
great design, easy installation, quite good picture, but the DVD is disturbingly noisy when watching a movie. It can be heard despite the sound of the movie.
5 Stars Pleased so far.
This was our second attempt to purchase a LCD television with a built-in DVD. The DVD player in the first one quit within the first week, and the warranty required us to send it out to be repaired, so we took it back and bought this brand instead. We have it in a bedroom and have had it about a year. It gets plenty of use, and so far the only problem we had was easily remedied. One day, when I tried to eject a DVD, it wouldn’t come out. I panicked, thinking this one was going out to. All I had to do was unplug the tv, wait a minute or so and plug it back in. It reset and works fine again. That was several months ago, and that was the only issue we’ve had with it. Picture seems fine, no little spots like we sometimes get on the larger LCD in the living room.
1 Star Amazon gets a zero
You provided the product as promised and on time. The reason you get a horrible review is because Amazon is horrible. Thier customer service rots. I ordered items direct from them that reached me weeks past the due date and they won’t respond to me requests to return them. I get the same form letter garbage every time I try to contact them. Amazon is crooked. Maybe they’ll find time to reply if I keep embarrassing them enough times.
Ergotron 45 174 300 Neo Flex LCD Arm Extension Grommet Desk Mount
Ergotron 45 174 300 Neo Flex LCD Arm Extension Grommet Desk Mount
The Neo-Flex LCD Arm is a complement to any office environment and frees up valuable desk space – and adds flexibility to your LCD. Simply push the side button while lifting the display, then position it where you want it. Get ergonomic comfort for a great price. It’s ideal for use where multiple people use the same display.PRODUCT FEATURES:Easily position your LCD for maximum comfort and productivity;8″ (203 mm) height range enhances ergonomics for multiple users;Easy installation; product ships fully assembled;Provides premium long-life LCD adjustment while maintaining touch-screen stability;Allows LCD to be rotated for portrait/landscape viewing.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars excellent product.
Some people complained about how the joints on it are too tight, but that’s silly because the joints’ tightness is adjustable. It takes using a tool (that is provided with the mount) to tighten or loosen whatever joints are necessary.
I use an AOC 2230 something or other monitor (22 inches, 11 lbs i think). It works perfectly. The color doesn’t perfectly match my black monitor, but….I don’t care.
There was no assembly required. It came completely assembled. Admittedly, I did have to take the edge-mount off because I’m using the grommet, but that wasn’t very hard.
There are rubber/foamish pads at the bottom of either mount where the stand touches the desk. These provide a great buffer between the mount and desk so that wood won’t scratch, the mount will stay put, etc.
I’ve never used any other mount of comparable complexity, but this is exactly what I wanted.
bravo!
5 Stars These are very cool
I bought 6 of these for work, and now everyone wants one. They are super strong, nice looking on the desk, and useful. My whole office recommends them! For us, they were worth the money.
5 Stars Great Quality + Good Price
Pros:
- Very sturdy, typing with it mounted to my desk did not make the screen vibrate.
- There is a large range of possible horizontal motions and a decent amount of vertical range.
- The price is very good when compared to some of the other products out there.
- Can be mounted in multiple ways, i.e. at the edge of you desk with a clamp or in the middle with a drill.
Cons:
- Some of the hinges to allow motion come from the factory VERY tight. I would loosen some of them a little bit before mounting.
- For the 100mm monitors there is an adapter plate that you have to use. This worries me because the monitor seems like it is being held up only by the tension of thumb screws on the monitor. But so far it seems very sturdy.
3 Stars Not bad but cut some corners
I was satisfied with the product in general. The cable holders, however, are a joke – they are very flimsy and fall off often. So I’ve discarded them. Also the documentation is a bit unusual – no words, just pictures, some of which aren’t understandable at first glance.
1 Star Not good for Apple Cinema Displays
Even though this arm is rated to support 18 lbs, it won’t support even the 20″ aluminum Cinema Display which weighs 14 lbs. Rather than using a toothed hinge for the tilt axis, it uses cheap plastic washers so even though I’ve tightened it so much that I’ve stripped the allan bolt, the monitor still droops.
CHEETAH MOUNTS LCD TV ARTICULATING ARM WALL MOUNT FOR 23 37 DISPLAYS BLACK
CHEETAH MOUNTS LCD TV ARTICULATING ARM WALL MOUNT FOR 23 37 DISPLAYS BLACK
The ALAML 200×200mm VESA arm mount provides up to 21″ of extension, collapses to less than 4″, has 180 degrees of rotation and +/- 20 degrees of tilt. The ALAML mount is constructed with 8LBS of 100% High Grade Steel providing a sturdy and reliable mount. The ALAML uses separate cover pieces for the wall plate and pivot joints providing a clean finished look. The ALAML mount will fit the majority of LCD Displays up to 37″. Most LCD Displays 37″ and smaller conforms to the VESA Standards. For more information on what exact hole patterns this mount will fit please see the Supported VESA pattern in specifications section. The tilt mechanism utilizes a “one touch” design allowing an individual user to adjust the angle with one hand while locking the angle of tilt with the other.
User Ratings and Reviews
3 Stars Mount This
This mount is probably not even close to the best mount you can get but it surely gets the job done. You have to pretty much disassemble the entire thing to hang it and then once it is hung it is kinda wobbly, but I am not afraid that it will FAIL. For the price what do you expect. Good enough for my 32″ LCD.
3 Stars A bit wobbly
Like a couple of other people have stated, this mount is not the most steady, but does the job. Taking it apart is definitely the way to go to mount on the wall. I will probably buy a smaller mount to use for my PC monitor. The price certainly is right
5 Stars Wall mount
Very good mount. I like the idea of pulling the TV from the wall if I desire and the up and down tilt the mount provides. All mounting hardware is included with the mount including a level and hex wrenches (metric). Highly recommended.
1 Star UNUSABLE MOUNT
I was trying to save some money on a wall mount and came across Cheatah Mounts which sells mounts that look like the ones you see at a store but waay cheaper. I was excited and ordered. Once delivered, I installed the mount (I have experience installing 3 mounts previously for various TVs). THIS IS THE WORST MOUNT I have ever installed. Installation was easy, but the metal arm sags away from the mount badly, making anything you mount on it crooked. I was really disappointed in this mount. The return policy does not cover shipping, so BUYER BEWARE. CHEETAH MOUNTS LCD TV ARTICULATING ARM WALL MOUNT FOR 23-37″ DISPLAYS BLACK
UPDATED: – The company cantacted me by phone expressing their concern about the RMA I requested. The representative was extremely helpful and wanted me to know that it was most likely a manufactuing defect. They sent me the RMA number and shipping label and are giving me a full refund. I was very impressed with their reponsiveness and would consider purchasing from them again as I know that they seem to stand behind their products and have excellent support.
5 Stars Cant’t go wrong with this mount
Got mount for my 32″ sharp. was confused about the mounting hole in the center of wall plate called cheetah mounts. The center hole is not nessacarry their are 6 other places for screws to mount to the wall. Have had no problems with mount since installed. The arms were very tight out of the box i loostened them to make installation easier, when hanging TV their was a little sag but after tightening the bolts i loostened back up that went away. Great mount asy to install. If you are going to use the 4″x4″ hole pattern you need to take 4 philips bolts out and remove the 8″ plate. Not hard to do. This is a great mount and when i called in at 6:30PM there was no answer but i received a call back the following morning. It was great customer service. Will be buying a mount for my 52″ soon
